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Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea
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If you thought that George Orwell's satires Animal Farm and 1984 are just works of fiction, think again. Look at a map and find North Korea. That's a present-day, real-life Animal Farm.
But, since it's written by an American, it should still be read with a grain of salt.
But, since it's written by an American, it should still be read with a grain of salt.
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January 3, 2012
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March 22, 2012
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June 19, 2012
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Thanks, Diane!
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Thanks, Myra!
Patrick wrote: "The "Don't Tell My Mother..." episode in NatGeo about North Korea is really enlightening. It's a must-see. Thanks for the recommendation."you're welcome. Yeah, I saw that episode, too. Funny host Diego Bunuel. The episodes are both hilarious and serious.
Patrick wrote: "The "Don't Tell My Mother..." episode in NatGeo about North Korea is really enlightening. It's a must-see. Thanks for the recommendation."Patrick, the title itself comes from a North Korean propaganda song, "We Have Nothing to Envy". One of the most cruelly ironic songs in such a setting.
Patrick wrote: "Watching that NatGeo episode actually made me also rethink about our own "normal" world. I mean, to them we're the ones who are brainwashed. It just so happens na mas marami tayo so we think we're ..."That's because their society is closed. Knowledge is power; Isolation leads to ignorance. :)
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Heather wrote: "Great review."Thank you, Heather! :))
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I like your review a lot. Totally agreed!
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Phan wrote: "I like your review a lot. Totally agreed!"Thank you, Phan.
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